World Happenings Briefly Told
Sixty five thousand girls disappeared last year in the United States. Sir Alfred Dale, educationist and former vice chancellor of Liverpool University, is dead at six. Mrs. FE B Eddy of Hull left an estate near six million dollars. Enrico Caruso’s heir Gloria receives half of the tenor’s estate under a signed agreement. Manitoba and Ontario reach final terms on a national highway link. CN freight orders require liquor cars beside conductors’ vans and tightly guarded. New York auto thefts double in six months. 2,491 cars worth 2.5 million dollars stolen since February 20. A tablet honors Marshal Foch at the birthplace house. Special trains will carry thousands to Blaine for the peace arch dedication on Sept. 5-6. Dr D B Neely, Western Liberal, formerly of Humboldt Sask, now in Whitby, is a noted eye ear nose and throat specialist after serving in the Saskatchewan Legislature since 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Neely
Humboldt, Sask
Paris
London
Whitby
Rare Arctic sea cow spurs pursuit by revenue cutter
The London Daily News notes a specimen of the Arctic sea cow, deemed extinct for forty years, spotted in the Northern Pacific. It warns against viewing the creature, as museums crave such specimens, while also recounting a golden eagle sighting and a sharp call to shoot. The piece mocks human folly in hunting rare things and invokes old English habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
England
Staffordshire
Bill
London Daily News
Study of Old Age Promotes Health With Dr Hamiltons Pills
A brief advertisement claims old age slows blood and offers Dr Hamiltons Pills as a system regulator to strengthen nerves and restore vitality. It promises bowel regularity and elimination of waste, recommending 25 cents per bottle from The Catarrhozone Co. Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hamilton
Husband and Wife Trade Witty Cash Crux of Need vs Want
In a sharp exchange from Life magazine style dialogue, a husband urges restraint amid rising prices to distinguish needs from wants while the wife retorts that her wants feel more essential than her needs, highlighting common spending tensions.
Excellent for Croupy Children Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
An advertisement extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a remedy for croup colds sore throat chest rheumatic pains cuts bruises and sprains. It claims speedy relief by reducing inflammation loosening phlegm and is regarded by thousands as a family medicine chest essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas
Thomas
Travelling Tropic Fish Wander Through Forest Depths
South American tropical fish migrate from shrinking ponds into cooler streams and rivers. They travel in large numbers through dense forest undergrowth, wandering day and night in search of sustaining water.
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Tropics
South American
Ontario Dairymen Propose Large Co operative Sales Union
Dairymen in Ontario plan a province wide co operative sales association modeled after the fruit growers. The move aims to unify marketing and increase bargaining power for dairy producers across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Vacation Paradise Near Lake of the Woods
A vivid appeal describes Kenora area cottages and island retreats on Lake of the Woods. Visitors can swim, boat, and enjoy forest solitude with home comforts nearby. Summer season fades soon. book via Canadian Pacific Ticket Office for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oviraatt
Sahd
Kenora
Canadian Pacific Ticket Office
Nerviline Said to Relieve Dysentery Quickly
A news item notes an epidemic of dysentery affecting many, worse in certain seasons. It claims a small Nerviline dose twice restores health promptly, easing pain and cramps, with use in sweetened water and availability at all dealers.
British Turbo Electric Locomotive Trial Details Revealed
A British firm develops a turbo electric locomotive for main line trials. High speed turbine drives a generator, feeding electric motors via controllers to wheel gear. If successful, it could convert express steam locomotives to electric drive, unlike the thermo electric design using a crude oil engine for experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Pedigree Comment Sparks Talk of Ancestors
A humorous exchange from the Boston Transcript shows Mrs. De Graw boasting about her lineage. a whispering joke pivots to not having ancestors and ends with a quip to counter with a dog’s pedigree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston ‘Transcript
Worm Exterminator Promoted by Mother Graves
An advertisement proclaims that worms in a child’s system prevent health and touts Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as an effective remedy to destroy worms.
Black Canton crepe dress with white wool embroidery
The fashionable woman favors Drass for Afterni Black as a versatile backdrop for beauty. The model uses black Canton crepe with white wool embroidery around the neckline and short sleeves. A black satin band at the deep hem, plus two narrow belts at the waist, enhances a long waisted silhouette.
Cause of Backache Promotes Pink Pills for the Blood
Health guidance argues back pain often reflects blood nourishment rather than kidney trouble. Dr Williams Pink Pills are advertised to rebuild blood and ease back muscle pain. Available through doctors or mail order from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Will Liams
Williams
Dr Williams
British Jute Factory Under Construction in Brazil
A British factory for making all kinds of jute articles is being built in Sao Paulo Brazil. It is stated that a bold bid will be made for the jute sacking trade of Brazil.
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Brazil
Sao Paulo
Saskatoon Concrete Research Progress Report
A report from Saskatoon outlines laboratory work on concrete by the Canadian Institute of Engineers and the University of Saskatchewan. Led by W P Brereton and A B Richard, the project draws funding from governments and other sources, with progress expected soon.
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Faa
Rendons
Seth Canadian Institute of Engineers
Theiversity of Saskatchewan
W. P. Brereton
Sity
A. B&rici
Britanaiwe
W. M. Scott
Etniat
Herset
Willi
Siticp
BK Tepee Minion
SudkAfffewan
AdBerta
Putnam's Corn Extractor Advertised as Painless Relief
An old advertising blurb touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as the only painless sure relief for corns. It claims the product eliminates corns without pain and is priced at 25 cents everywhere.
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Putnam's Corn
Cutting Downe Trees An Argument On Forest Use And Age
An eastern writer argues that both old and young views on cutting forests are illogical. He says mature forests should be cut when favorable, with land unsuited for crops left to regenerate via fire and insects, guided by a forest engineer as a growing Canadian profession.
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Fbeia
Idihep Gil
England clocks with keyless winding idea and visible mechanism
A recently devised English clock features a moving force that actuates the mechanism, with the clock hidden between two vertical pillars. Winding is done by lifting the clock to the top, offering a keyless design and a visible winding indicator to prevent overlook.
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England
Dominion reports Prairie wheat crop rise of thirty million bushels
The Dominion Government estimates the prairie wheat crop at 1,151,265,000 bushels, up 30,000,000 from 1920. Ontario yields listed, Manitoba wheat 39,870,000 bushels and oats 58,425,000, Saskatchewan wheat 155,445,000, Alberta wheat 69,597,000. Barley and rye totals provided, with provincial breakdowns.
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Dominion
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Igh
Alberta
Miller's Worn Polyddt ads and health claims
The text touts Polydot powders as cures not needing castor oil or purgatives, claiming immediate palatability for children and relief from tri ble by cleaning bowels. It also notes Germany restoring machines, horses, and railroad materials valued at about 109,000,000 francs to Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germa@ny
Belgium
Women Run City Paper in Early Seventies
A St Louis newspaper from the early seventies was the first large city paper to be printed entirely by women. The article notes the shift to women in key editorial roles and its impact on the paper’s operations.
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St. Louis
Watching Oil Developments in Canada’s Auto Scene
Canadians closely watch MacKenzie district oilfields while noting Canada’s auto industry. In 1920 ten manufacturers produced goods valued at 84.5 million dollars, with combined plant worth about 110 million and over 80 thousand employed. Canada ranks near the United States with one car per twenty one people.
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MacKenzie District
Canada
United States
Mothers debate brushing children’s teeth battle
A London Opinion quip depicts two mothers arguing over which child will claim the toothbrush, highlighting the social humor around dental care and parenting. The exchange contrasts pride in children with the dentist’s push for routine tooth cleaning.
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London
Local business helps town grow and thrive
A town cannot grow without business. Supporting your local dealer aids the community by sustaining services, jobs, and economic activity.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine ad claims prevention
An old advertisement says cold in the head is an acute nasal catarrh and Hall's Catarrh Medicine builds up the system to prevent colds. It warns repeated acute attacks may become chronic and claims internal action through the blood on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation. Circulars free from J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Ai Druggists
Jy Cheney &Co
Toledo
Ohio
Vancouver ships record salmon cargo to Europe
A shipment of 63 000 cases of British Columbia salmon plans to depart Vancouver bound for the British Isles France Belgium and other parts of Europe. It represents the largest single salmon voyage from Vancouver to date.
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British Columbia
Vancouver
British Isles
France
Belgium
Europe
Real Asthma Relief Claim from Dr Kelloge Remedy
A Real Asthma Relief states Dr J D Kelloge's remedy has conservative claims and offers real relief and permanent benefit in many cases. buyers are promised satisfaction with genuine relief rather than extravagant promises.
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J. D. Kelloge
Paris weighs endless moving underground pavement plan
Paris city planners consider an innovative continuous moving walkway system beneath the streets to alleviate traffic congestion. The proposal envisions a scalable network of elevated or subsurface corridors transporting pedestrians and city transit riders with automated control.
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Paris
Imperial Teachers Association Convention in Toronto
The second meeting of the Imperial Teachers Association gathered in Toronto with over 100 delegates from across the British Empire. Hosted by the Ontario Department of Education, the convention was held at Convention Hall, University of Toronto.
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Imperial Teachers’ Association
Toronto
British Empire
Ontario Department of Ducation
University of Toronto
Immortal commandments guide a life worth while
Fragmented note reflects on life, sin, and redemption from a newspaper fragment. It contrasts a broken man of forty with octogenarian workers who persevere, finding purpose and urging others to live meaningfully. The text shows editorial voice from Cine Cincinnati Enquirer and hints at social judgment.
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Cine C'Nnatt
Enquirer
Phonoscript Method Claims to Teach Jao Pronunciation
Kingan reports forty seven characters claimed by their inventor to enable children to pronounce any word at sight. The claim outlines a phonetic system designed to aid rapid language learning and reading acquisition for young students.
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Debe
W.gillett Company Limited
Alfred Dale
Liverpool University
FE. B. Eddy
Hull
Enrico Caruso
Gloria
Caruso
Canadian National Railway Freight Department
New York
Manhattan
Bronx
Marshal Foch
Marshall Foch
Blaine
Washington
Peace Memorial Association
New Westminster
B.C
Minasd
Lake of the Woods
Drass
Marie Belmont
Restagyh
Saskatoon
Ane
Eof
Peat Qiversity
Minard
Dandruff
Holloway
Beecham’s
Garo Olle Bates
Chee
Clare Bros. Westerm
Bond
Burns
W. ON
Dok
Adare
Voras Ar
Bayer
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